Selection Process

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There are two opportunities to submit the Initial Online Application:

  • Early Application Deadline for the Class of 2021 is May 22, 2020 at 12:00pm PT (NOON)  - CLOSED
  • Regular Application Deadline for the Class of 2021 is September 11, 2020 at 12:00pm PT (NOON) - MAX OF 3,000 REACHED - CLOSED

**IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly advised to submit their application well in advance of the final deadline. The Foundation assumes no responsibility for an applicant’s technical submission issues encountered on the final due date.

Applications are received on a rolling basis.  Please note that a Transcript (unofficial is fine) and two (2) Letters of Recommendation (please submit only two) are required as part of the application process.  These must be completed by the Application Deadline or your submission will not be considered.  

The Foundation is limiting the number of new and complete Applications to 3,000, from the Class of 2021.  We will make a note on the website and our social media pages if and when this limit is approaching.

The Selection Committee will choose a limited number of Finalists (80-100) for face-to-face interviews (preferably at the Applicant's high school) before Recipients are announced in December 2020.  Interviews will be conducted in the Fall of 2020.

Funds are generally administered directly to the recipient of the award unless other arrangements are made.  If an Applicant who is awarded a Cameron Impact Scholarship receives a significant Financial Aid package through their chosen school, the Foundation will cap the "Tuition and Fees" allotment.  Annual renewal of the Cameron Impact Scholarship will be dependent upon continued attendance, good academic standing, and an acceptable code of conduct. Evidence of misconduct as determined by the Foundation, school, and legal authorities would result in withdrawal of any funds from the Foundation.

Recipients of the Cameron Impact Scholarship are required to attend an annual Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony and Summit for the 4-year duration of the Scholarship. Graduates of the Scholarship program are strongly encouraged to attend this annual event as well.